Ocean Gate Inn

Travelers find peaceful coastal lodging near Monterey Bay with practical amenities like WiFi and parking just moments from Santa Cruz's famous boardwalk

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February 2026

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March 2026

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view - Ocean Gate Inn (Santa Cruz)

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave - Ocean Gate Inn (Santa Cruz)

Ocean Gate Inn offers a quiet retreat steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi and appreciate the convenience of self parking. The 24-hour front desk is staffed by helpful team members who consistently earn praise from previous visitors.

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

34 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

King Room with View

Sleeps 2

Standard King Room-Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds

Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

34 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

34 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the area

Located near the beach, Ocean Gate Inn is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Natural Bridges State Park, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular local attractions. Santa Cruz Wharf and University of California, Santa Cruz are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide

111 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

Ocean Street
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Main Beach
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Pacific Avenue
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Santa Cruz Wharf
13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
43 min drive

Restaurants

Boardwalk Bowl
11 min walk
四姐 Special Noodle
7 min walk
Marea Sol
11 min walk
Firefly Coffee House
10 min walk
Coaster's Lounge
11 min walk

About this property

Ocean Gate Inn

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Located close to Santa Cruz Wharf and Natural Bridges State Park, Ocean Gate Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Free self-parking
A vending machine, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at Ocean Gate Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

More amenities include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Balconies, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

9 Feb - 10 Feb

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Assistive listening devices
Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

1 building
3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

40-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

More

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests are required to contact the hotel in advance if arriving later than 10 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn Santa Cruz

Ocean Gate Santa Cruz

Ocean Gate Hotel Santa Cruz

Ocean Gate Inn Hotel

Ocean Gate Inn Santa Cruz

Ocean Gate Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Gate Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ocean Gate Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Gate Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ocean Gate Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Ocean Gate Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Monterey Bay and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ocean Gate Inn Reviews

6.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

9 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is my go to hotel when going to Santa Cruz it is a $10 Uber ride from the hotel to the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk. The hotel is always clean and the staff is extremely friendly. Beds are super comfortable and the rooms are very spacious. Only downfall this trip was the elevator was being maintenance so we had to walk up to the third floor other than that I highly recommend this hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great! Very nice staff, very clean :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

28 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bob gave us great customer service.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

19 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great price and location

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jarrod

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It was a nice place to stay with my family

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

12 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved my room here and super friendly staff

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

31 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend getaway

We had a great time! Location is superb and easy access to the beach and other areas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love our stay

Very clean very easy to check in very comfortable and very close to all the festive needs

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregorio

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean 10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

30 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff is great, space is safe. A favorite of ours.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cruz

10 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I’ve stayed at Ocean Gate Inn several times when visiting my son at UCSC, and the staff has always been kind and professional. One thing I really appreciate is how they go above and beyond — I’ve arrived as late as 1 a.m., and they’ve called to make sure I was still coming, which shows great customer service. Sometimes I show up with two cars (mine and my son’s), and the man at the front desk always says it’s fine and never makes a big deal about it. The rooms are clean, it’s in a safe area, and every room even has its own balcony. It’s honestly one of the best affordable hotels in Santa Cruz. Other places nearby have issues, but here the staff truly cares. I’ve had small maintenance issues in the past, and they were fixed right away. Overall, great people, great service, and a comfortable place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Consistently Nice

Always comfortable and friendly

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Goodtimes

Had an amazing weekend at this hotel staff was excellent room was awesome and it was a decent walking distance to the boardwalk and the price wasn't that bad

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kody

5 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Was an excellent stay, manager and front desk clerk were both were kind and very helpful, parking was awesome, clean inside and out. Balcony was an awesome view and we were a happy family!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ocean breeze was great

Lovely view of the boardwalk and ocean even though there was a road between the motel and the ocean. Balcony was great and interior decor was well done.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024